Running shoes usually have logos that evoke the idea of speed, such as a swoosh, a cheetah driving a go-kart, or a child growing up. Be the fastest human you know with today's Groupon: for $25, you get $50 worth of footwear, apparel, and more at the Runner's High locations in Metuchen or Jersey City.

Staffed by a fleet-footed force of track coaches and marathon mavens, Runner's High outfits bodies with cutting-edge shoes and a wealth of running-related advice. Sole soothsayers offer a complimentary foot analysis, evaluating necessary arch support, stability control, and heel wingspan to avoid injury and enhance endurance. Storerooms are stocked with popular brands of footwear such as the Saucony Ride ($99.95), ASICS Nimbus ($129.95), and Brooks Adrenaline ($99.95), which pumps up peds with motivational speeches and inspiring training montages. An array of accessories fasten securely to nimble hips and racing wrists for unobtrusive mid-run convenience, including the Timex Ironman Chrono watch ($49.95) and Amphipod four-bottle RunLite hydration belt ($44.95), plus safety lights and reflective supplies to inform cars of your two-legged status.